John Dinauer

John Dinauer is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He works with people facing life changes, isolation, and challenges tied to aging or chronic health conditions. He is experienced in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and those dealing with men's issues, process addictions, or alternative relationship dynamics.

He uses a straightforward, practical style in sessions. Conversations focus on what’s happening now and on building skills that make daily life easier. He helps people name painful patterns, try new ways of coping, and set realistic steps toward change.

Over three decades in practice, Dinauer has worked with many people navigating midlife transitions, grief over loss or abandonment, and difficulties from chronic pain or illness. He brings steady, nonjudgmental support while helping clients sort priorities and set goals that feel achievable.

Sessions often include clear tools for managing cravings, anxiety, and low mood. He also addresses communication problems and relationship concerns without assuming a single right answer. The work balances talk with practical strategies clients can use between sessions.

People who choose him can expect a direct but empathetic approach that emphasizes personal strength and realistic steps forward. He encourages collaboration on goals and adjusts the plan as needs change.

Approaches that guide online work and goal setting

John draws on well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build practical skills. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people change how they respond to stressful situations. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies for addiction and compulsive behaviors, using stepwise plans, relapse-prevention tools, and routines that reduce triggers and strengthen healthier habits.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what feels realistic for the client.

If you are interested in online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make it simpler to attend from a familiar setting. Licensed professionals generally adapt interventions used in person to an online setting, so the focus stays on practical tools, coping strategies, and measurable progress.